Following the Second World War, the branch went forward again. Its fetes and gymkhanas becoming County events. The success of these enabled the Branch in its welfare work and again it won a number of county cups and awards for its work. Throughout eighty years many, many ex-service people and/or their ex-service dependants have been, and still are, grateful to the Legion for its assistance during their hard times.

Sadly, as the older members ‘fade away’, nobody takes their place and if we are to carry on our work to reach our centenary we need new members. The best celebration for our 80th birthday would be to welcome a dozen or so new members!!

What about you??? If you are ex-service and not a member, why not? Surely you should be supporting the charity which cares for the comrades you fought or served with. If you are not ex-service we would still be pleased to welcome you as you only have to be over 18 and support the aims of the Legion to become a member. Ladies (ex-service or not) we would welcome you as well.

Contact: B Jordan (738325) B Jennings (738335) C Smith (737544)

Personal benefits of membership include:-

Travel – 7½ % off most travel arrangements and competitive prices for tailor made travel.

Insurances - Favourable rates, with guaranteed savings, on Accident, Motor, Household (Buildings and Contents) and other insurances. For each policy insurers contribute to Legion funds.

Clubs - Your Branch membership’s card entitles you to join a Legion Club. This card gives you access to 900 clubs social centres (useful on Holidays).

MasterCard – No annual charges and low APR. Bank donates to Legion funds each time the card. is used.

And, of course, the satisfaction that you are supporting the main charity caring for those who serve us in the country’s Armed Services. Join now!!

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The Silent Tribute and Exhortation at our May meeting were led by our Chairman Bob Jennings. The financial report was given by Captain H B Moore. Members were reminded of the Group 5 Rally at Aylsham.

The next Branch meeting will be on Monday, 9th June at Coltishall Church Room at 7.30 pm.